Step back into the 18th century with country doctor Hezekiah Chaffee and discover how he trained for and practiced his profession 250 years ago. With our tour leader, museum educator Julia Baldini, examine the tools of Dr. Chaffee’s trade and see what his ledgers tell us about the health and medical treatment of Connecticut citizens during that period of history. Participants will also learn about medical pioneer Dr. Horace Henry Hayden of Windsor, known as “The Father of the Dental Profession,” who established the American Society of Dental Surgeons in 1840. Advance registration required: $20 ($15 for Museum members). Adults and children ages 8 and above; children must be accompanied by an adult.
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